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shirtypantser's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I very much enjoyed this book. It's a slice-of-life type story about a gay, black porter working on a train in the 1920s. Parts are difficult - at points he's dealing with severe sleep deprivation and parts read like a fever dream (rightfully so). Dialog is also formatted in a way I associate with older books. Quotation marks are few and far (maybe not at any at all, but I can't be certain), at least in the digital version of the book. Because it was digital, sometimes line and page breaks don't translate well, and there were a few instances I wasn't sure who was talking. Big or feature? It added to the feeling of chaos and confusion in some scenes. However, I can see this being a detractor for some.
Overall, I thought this was well written and quite enjoyable.
Overall, I thought this was well written and quite enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Sexual harassment
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